Ian Burt

Ian Burt serves as Associate Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Accounting Department at Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration. He directs the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, engaging over 80 student volunteers annually to provide free tax preparation services for low-income families in the Niagara community.

His educational qualifications include:

• B.S. from Cornell University (member of Cornell Men's Ice Hockey Team)
• M.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University
• Ph.D. in Accounting from University of Waterloo

Research focuses on employee incentives, Internal Auditors' organizational identity, tax ethics, and management tools, bridging theoretical accounting principles with practical auditing and taxation applications. His dissertation proposal earned dual recognition from major professional bodies.

Prestigious awards received:

• Michael J. Barrett Award (The Institute of Internal Auditors)
• Keith Boocock Award (Canadian Public Accountability Board)

Dr. Burt serves on the University Enterprise Risk Management Committee and College of Business QAAC committee while leading the VITA program that completed 450+ tax returns annually. He also contributes to community engagement as a local youth hockey coach.